Cheerleaders

REQUIREMENTS FOR AUDITIONS: You must be 18 years of age or older and a high school graduate. 2017 high school graduates are NOT eligible.

Register online or upon arrival at the Open Call Auditions*There is a $7.50 Ticketmaster processing fee for Online Registration.

What happens when I arrive at the Open Call Audition? Upon arrival, contestants will check in at the registration desk, sign a waiver, and receive a contestant number. Contestants will then learn a short dance routine and review the modeling portion of the audition. Contestants that learned the routine at the audition prep workshop or dance prep workshop can use this time to rehearse. There will be time for all contestants to rehearse prior to being judged.

What will I be asked to do during the Audition and what is the Judging Criteria? There are two parts to the Open Call Audition: Modeling and Dance. The panel of judges will score on physical fitness, confidence, beauty, dance technique/execution, retention of choreography, and showmanship. There will be 1-2 elimination rounds during the Open Call Auditions.

What should I wear? Contestants should wear a sports bra, lycra shorts and sneakers or dance sneakers for the audition. We suggest wearing nude hosiery with your outfit and wearing a warm-up over the outfit while registering and waiting to perform. Contestants should wear their hair down and have their make-up done. Any body jewelry should be removed and tattoos should be covered.

When does the Open Call Audition conclude? Contestants should come prepared to stay the day. The audition is expected to conclude around 4 pm. Contestants remaining after the second elimination round will be invited back the following week to continue with the audition process.

Can I bring family or friends? The Open Call Audition is closed to the public. Only contestants will be granted access.

What should I bring with me? You can bring bottled water and snacks with you. There will also be water stations available and a concession stand open for your convenience. We suggest bringing hair and make-up products for touch-ups. Do not bring valuables with you, as there will not be a place to store them.

What if I advance to the semi-finals? If you are selected as a semi-finalist, you will receive an information packet that explains the remainder of the audition process. You will also have the opportunity to have questions answered during an informative session on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. The following are dates that semi-finalists need to be available:

What if I make the squad?If you make the 2017 squad you will need to be available on the following date for an Introductory Meeting. At the meeting, the schedule for the year will be discussed. Rehearsals are normally held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

Wednesday, May 10, 2017: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Squad Meeting

*Most Eagles Cheerleaders have a full-time job or attend college full-time in addition to being an Eagles Cheerleader.